Brendon McCullum shakes up top order with debut for England’s first T20 against Sri Lanka Aneurin Donald has been in blistering form for Derbyshire and will partner Jos Buttler at the top of the order The Independent UK · Sep 14
Brendon McCullum warns England’s white-ball players over ‘responsibilities’ Monday represented a fresh chapter for England, with new red-ball head coach Stephen Fleming arriving to begin a split management setup The Independent UK · Sep 14
Steve Smith casts doubt over playing in Ashes 2027 Smith, who is ranked the No 2 Test batsman in the world, is now focusing on T20 cricket ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games The Independent UK · Sep 14
New England Test coach Stephen Fleming commits to commentary role Fleming’s first Tests in charge of England come against South Africa this winter but before that, he will be in the commentary box for the New Zealand v India T20 series The Independent UK · Sep 14
One constant menace and post-Bazball malaise: England’s winners and losers Some have stepped to the fore during a period of uncertainty, while others appear to be struggling for form The Guardian - UK · Sep 14
India wins women's Asia Cup but yet again refuses to take trophy from Pakistani official Political tensions between India and Pakistan have spilled onto the cricket field again The Independent UK · Sep 14
Stephen Fleming inherits intriguing squad after England’s unsettling summer The new Test head coach’s arrival and Joe Root’s calming influence as captain add to promising signs in the post-Stokes era The Guardian - UK · Sep 13
Michael Vaughan says ‘risk’ of Kevin Pietersen’s England appointment can pay off Former England captain approves ‘quirky’ decision and backs Pietersen’s knowledge to prove valuable. The Independent UK · Sep 13
Marcus Trescothick says home help matters in England’s coaching set-up Trescothick has been the most senior English figure in the regime for the last four and a half years. The Independent UK · Sep 13
A star is born: Razaullah gives Pakistan fresh hopes despite England sweep The 21-year-old fast bowler’s eye-catching Test debut lit up an otherwise gloomy summer for the tourists The Guardian - UK · Sep 12
England in better shape after ‘coming through chaos’ of a torrid summer, says Joe Root Joe Root said England have “come through the other side of the chaos” after a tumultuous summer ended in a 3-0 series sweep of Pakistan The Guardian - UK · Sep 12
The key Test selection issues England face for South Africa after thrashing Pakistan The return of Jacob Bethell creates a top-order logjam for England as they prepare to take on the world Test champions in December The Independent UK · Sep 12
Joe Root makes most of no-ball luck as England win despite Pakistan scare England fell to two for two but beat Pakistan by eight wickets for a series whitewash, with Joe Root unbeaten on 62 after he chopped on a no-ball on 23 The Guardian - UK · Sep 12
‘A perfect storm’: Trescothick refuses to blame England bowlers after Razaullah’s onslaught Marcus Trescothick described Pakistan’s late-innings onslaught as a ‘perfect storm’ after England were left with a target of 130 on day four The Guardian - UK · Sep 11
The Independent UK · Sep 11 Marcus Trescothick admits England were hit by ‘perfect storm’ against Pakistan The tourists showed some overdue resistance with four players hitting half-centuries at Edgbaston.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 11 England not picking a spinner feels like going out for a walk without an umbrella Dan Lawrence took two wickets in the end but the lack of a specialist was keenly felt on a day when Pakistan dug in against an all-pace attack
The Guardian - UK · Sep 11 Razaullah lights up for Pakistan to slow down England’s victory march in third Test Razaullah, Pakistan’s No 9, struck nine sixes on his way to 83 as Pakistan set England a target of 130 to win the third Test
The Guardian - UK · Sep 11 England v Pakistan: third men’s cricket Test, day three – as it happened Razaullah smashed a rapid 81 from No 9 as Pakistan showed fight to set England a target of 130
The Guardian - UK · Sep 11 Ashes legal dispute: Hampshire damages claim led to lack of 2027 Test in north of England The lack of a 2027 Ashes Test in the north of England is the result of a legal dispute that saw Hampshire paid £1m damages after being overlooked in 2023
AAP · Sep 10 Boof! Lehmanns enjoy county success in England Jake Lehmann was a centurion for Hampshire in a losing cause while his father Darren has coached Northamptonshire to a key county championship win.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 10 England’s Dan Lawrence delighted with form as Pakistan focus on the future Dan Lawrence missed out on a century but said he was ‘really happy’ with recent displays, while Pakistan’s batting coach hailed his team’s potential
The Guardian - UK · Sep 10 Ollie Robinson’s feats against Pakistan have yet to convince England’s old guard Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson have praised the bowler’s exploits this summer, but question whether he can do it against better teams on flatter pitches
The Independent UK · Sep 10 Dan Lawrence ‘gutted’ to miss out on century as England dominate Pakistan Lawrence was one of five England players who amassed between 50 and 75 in their 453 all out, giving them a 320-run lead at Edgbaston.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 10 England bat Pakistan out of third Test before Robinson moves in for the kill England are potentially eight wickets away from victory in the third Test at Edgbaston, restricting Pakistan to 52 for two with a 268-run lead on day two
The Independent UK · Sep 10 Ollie Robinson shines as England take control of third Test against Pakistan Robinson was one of five players to make a half-century in England’s 453 all out and a mammoth lead of 320.